Jolie Blonde

The Hackberry Ramblers were formed in 1933 in Hackberry, LA. Led by Luderin Darbone, they were one of the most influential bands in Cajun music. In 1963, Arhoolie founder Chris Strachwitz recorded the Ramblers for their first full-length album. With Darbone on fiddle and co-founder Edwin Duhon on accordion, piano, and vocals, the band performed a mix of Cajun dance music that had been part of their repertoire for 30 years—including their version of “Jolie Blonde,” their first hit. In 1993, to celebrate the Ramblers’ 60th anniversary, Strachwitz reissued the recording with additional songs from the sessions and music recorded at the 1965 UC Berkeley Folk Festival.

Track Listing

101	Black Bayou Rag	Hackberry Ramblers	02:11
102	Louisiana Waltz	Hackberry Ramblers	02:56
103	Je Veux Marier	Hackberry Ramblers	02:24
104	Fais Pas Ca	Hackberry Ramblers	03:10
105	Crowley Waltz	Hackberry Ramblers	02:14
106	Step It Fast	Hackberry Ramblers	01:46
107	Ville Platte Waltz	Hackberry Ramblers	03:22
108	J'ai Passe	Hackberry Ramblers	01:30
109	French Harp Stomp	Hackberry Ramblers	00:50
110	Jolie Blonde	Hackberry Ramblers	02:36
111	Colinda	Hackberry Ramblers	02:43
112	Cajun Rag	Hackberry Ramblers	02:05
113	Te Petite, Te Meon	Hackberry Ramblers	02:33
114	Mermentau Stomp	Hackberry Ramblers	02:13
115	Cajun Twist	Hackberry Ramblers	02:17
116	Madame Sustin	Hackberry Ramblers	02:31
117	Pipeliner's Blues	Hackberry Ramblers	02:42
118	Turtle Tail	Hackberry Ramblers	02:13
119	Ma Chere Bebe	Hackberry Ramblers	02:37
120	Grand Mamou	Hackberry Ramblers	02:17
121	Tante Na Na	Hackberry Ramblers	01:45
122	Ma Negresse	Hackberry Ramblers	03:00
123	Mon Bon Vieux Mari (My Good Old Man)	Hackberry Ramblers	01:55
124	Jolie Blonde	Hackberry Ramblers	02:40
125	Allons A Lafayette	Hackberry Ramblers	02:21
126	Grand Texas	Hackberry Ramblers	02:50